Receptacle for sacred emblems.



E. L. MANAHAN.

VRECEMACLE For. SACRED EMBLEMS.

APPUCATION FILED MAR. l. 1916.

Patented J une H), 1.917.

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EDWARD L. MANAHAN. 0F KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.

RECEPTACLE FOR SACRED EMBLEMS.

Application led Marchl, 1916.

T 0 all tlv/1,0m it may concern.'

Be it known that I, EDWARD L. MANAHAN,

a citizen of the United States, residing at Kansas City, in the county of Jackson and State of Missouri, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Receptacles for Sacred'Emblems, of which the following is a full, clear, and exact description, such as will enable others skilled in the art to which it apperta-ins to make and use the same. v

The present invention relates to receptacles and the arrangement therein of oertain sacred emblems and a book of instructions that are of frequent use to certain individuals.

To the members of' certain organizations the ever presence of the crucifix and of the legends Blessed Virgin Mary Pray for Us and Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on Us is very essential, and it is desirable to provide a simple and convenient means of carrying the same where reference thereto may be had at any time without attracting undue attention from non members and the curious, the reference to the crucifix and the legends being sacred to those who employ them.

rfhe present invention seeks to provide a receptacle of suitable construction, with a crucifix mounted therein and a reversible disk secured thereto bearing the legend, one on either side of the disk.

By mounting the crucifix and disk in the receptacle they may beI examined and referred to in a crowd and in public places without attracting attention and curiosity, and the articles are very convenient for reference and employment in sacred service when the members employing them are assembled.

Vith these and other objects in view, the invention consists in the features of construction, combinations and arrangements of parts hereinafter set forth, illustrated in the accompanying drawings and more particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the drawings:

Figure 1, is a view of the interior of the improved receptacle opened and showing the emblems as constructed therein.

Fig. 2, is an end view of the receptacle closed.

Fig. 3, is a sectional view taken on line @-64 of Fig. 1.

. Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented J une 19, 191'?.

Serial No. 81,390.

Fig. 4, is a sectional view taken on line b-Z) of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5, is a fragmentary view of the interior of the receptacle opened and a certain part in a different position from that of the view Fig. 1.

The. cover 1 is of any suitable material such as may be employed for book covers and the like, and is flexible so that it can be folded along the line cZ-Z, the view Fig. 2 being a view of the receptacle folded as usuallyv carried in the pocket, the appearance being that ofI the usual card case.

Secured to the left hand inner page 2 of the cover is the plate 3 having therein the slotted opening l in which is inserted the crucifix 5 with the ends 6 extending underneath the plate and secured by the clamping grip of the plate. The arm 7 extends upward beneath the plate 3 and has secured thereto the ring S which extends to the outer surface of the plate and engages the ring 9 of the disk 10, the disk being shown in upward position in Fig. 1 and displaying a bust figure of the Virgin Mary and the legend Blessed Virgin Mary Pray for Us, while in Fig. 5 the disk is shown in lowered position and displays a bust figure of Jesus and the legend Sacred Heart of Jesus Have Mercy on Us. The right hand inner' page of the cover 11 has the edges 12, 13 and 111 thereof lapped inward and-the piece of transparent material 16 secured therein forming a pocket to contain the book 15, the latter being shown in place in the pocket, with the title page displaying the title of the book, notations of the uses thereof and indicated lines for the name and address of the owner, and of those whom the owner wishes notified in the event of accident or sudden death, the book also containing direction for administering to the dying and seriously injured.

The crucifix and disk as described are of very great importance many times during the day in the home, on the street, and in the church, for saying prayers, for conducting services in case of accident, and for employment during services and worship, the book being of invaluable service to those who become injured especially among strangers, as with this book any person may administer to the injured, sick and dying.

The receptacle forms a very careful method of mounting the crucifix, disk and book and resembles the ordinary card case although it is not intended for carrying cards.

The receptacle is of chief importance to believers in the Catholic faith but may be advantageously employed by all those who believe in the Supreme Ruler, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.

What I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

l. A folding pocket emblem and identili-v cation receptacle having at one side a retaining means for an identification card or the like and provided at the other side with a depressed seat for an emblem, and an emblem disposed and housed within said seat.

2. A folding pocket emblem and identili- Vcation receptacle having at one side a retaining means for an identification card or the like and provided at the other side with a depressed seat for an emblem, an emblem disposed and housed within said seat, and

a second emblem supported upon the lastmentioned side of the receptacle adjacent said seat.

3. A. pocket emblem and identification receptacle comprising foldably connected sides, a pocket upon theI inner face of one of said sides for retaining an identification card or the like, the receptacle at its other side having a. recess, an attaching element upon the last-mentioned side of the receptacle adjacent said recess, an emblem disposed and housed within the recess and surrounded by the walls thereof, and a second emblem connected by said attaching element with the said side of the receptacle.

In testimonyk whereof I afiix my signa# ture in the presence of two witnesses.

EDWARD L. MANAHAN.

Witnesses:

REBECCA JOFFEE, MAUDE L. RUTHRAUFF.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for ive cents each, byV addressing' the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. C. 

